Now a week away from Valentine's Day… I'm truly a terrible person :c Well, My laptop's been broken for this long so all I can really say is sorry. I hope all my fans had a lovely Valentine's Day that made all of your hearts sing with happiness :3 Anywho! All I can really offer you all are the cupcakes that I made for Valentine's Day :3 Red Velvets, nom nom noms! I made a completely different chapter to end this one so I hope you all like it~ Uhm.. I'm glad to finish this short story for a pairing that I really love so again, thank you to all my fans and reviews are wanted. :3 Thanks~!
Chapter 2: Ti amo? Really?
Flakes of pure ivory snow began to slowly drift down from the lovely sky above that seemed to be thickened with large clouds of grey. Isabel peered up at the sky through squinted eyes, not wanting to get anything in her emerald green eyes. She hummed a soft tune and looked back to her hands before her, her chocolate brown stands of hair that framed her face slowly swooning from a breeze. The climate had dropped so low and it could only get colder as days passed away from Valentine's Day. She wore a deep red coat that went passed her thighs, having some black leggings underneath and some nice flats to accompany her feet. A rose pin held up her messy bun which allowed a few tassels of dark brown hair to drift from her bun. Her lovely green eyes could only narrow and search for some type of answer in the snow.
She waited on Valentine's day for Lovino… He said he wanted a Valentine and she had completely agreed. It was odd but he had been missing from her attention for the past days and it was really starting to bother her. She asked her older brother Antonio if he had seen Lovino anywhere but it was the same answer everywhere she went.
"No…" She whispered softly to herself and looked up to the kids that played happily in the park. She had been sitting at a bench that was connected to the local park in front of her brothers café. She could only watch their faces glow with happiness and envied the light feeling of being carefree.
A hand on her shoulder awakened her from her thoughts and she could only look up to see a friend by the name of Gilbert Beilschmidt, a friend of her and her brothers. He had silver like hair with a lovely pair of crimson eyes. He wore a loose fitting black trench coat with darkened blue pants and some regular black shoes, not really caring to look appealing. It was freezing cold and he was uncomfortable as it was; not to mention his poor chick was freezing s well. He smiled cheekily at his friend, Isabel and parked himself right beside her, looking up to the kids.
"Ahhh, Isabel! What're you doing out here in the cold? I'm nearly freezing my balls off!"
She could only smile at her friends words, doing her best to hide her dampened mood. "Y-Yes… It is quite cold, isn't it? I just find it relaxing.. To be in the cold, then go inside for a nice cup of—"
"Crappy instant coffee?"
"No! Hot chocolate. Something that Toni doesn't mess with because he simply sucks at it."
Gilbert could only laugh at his friends words and nod in agreement, placing his arms on the back of the bench to rest them. He looked back at Isabel and had a concerned type of look which was odd even for Gilbert. But he could tell that Isabel wasn't herself… She wasn't laughing and having that sort of natural grace that charmed many others.
"So what's been eating you, Isabel? You seem a bit… sad."
Isabels' eyes brightened slightly at the mention of her mood. She couldn't admit her sadness for the absence of her beloved Lovino so she merely shook her head and put up a fake smile. "Of course not! I'm as happy as ever! Maybe it's the weather…? I have no idea what you're talking about!"
Prussia merely smirked at his friends' cheeky grin, turning slightly and leaning on his elbow. "It's Lovino, huh? Can't get over the fact that he sort of stood you up on Valentine 's Day, huh?"
Oh how he hit the nail on the head. But how was someone as… "gifted" as Gilbert possibly find out? It was probably her brother, Antonio since the two were rather close. She could only sigh softly and nod to herself, leaning her cheek on the palm of her hand. She peered back to Gilbert who could only roll his eyes and stand up from his seat, grinning playfully.
"Well~ A little bird just told me that Lovino is hanging around Feliciano's house! Maybe you can catch him before he leaves~"
This caused Isabels' eyes to dart from Gilbert over in the direction that Feliciano's house was found. She jumped to her feet and smiled happily, reaching on top of Gilbert's head and pulling down the only little bird that was around; Gilbird.
"Thanks Gilbird!"
She giggled and gave the tiny chick a kiss, placing it back on top of Gilbert's head and running off hurriedly. Gilbert could only scoff and look up at Gilbird with an annoyed glance.
"Why do you get all the ladies?" Gilbert asked, which was responded with sharp chirps from his small companion.
As for Isabel, she hurriedly ran down the sidewalk while keeping a sharp eye to not slip on any ice. She reached the front door that belonged to the Vargas's and all she could really do was calm herself down a bit before knocking. She waited patiently and as the door opened, she looked up to see her good friend, Feliciano, a lean young man that happened to be the brother of Lovino. His hair was slightly lighter than Lovino's with the same complexion. He usually had his eyes closed but at times he'd open them to show his many admirers his lovely brown eyes.
"Isabel! It's nice to see you! Come in, it's so cold!" exclaimed Feliciano while pulling his friend inside. She could only giggle and oblige until her eyes landed on the man she had been so sad about.
"You damn potato eater! Rematch!" yelled Lovino, his face turning red from anger.
"I already won so stop your complaining," replied a very serious looking Ludwig, the brother of Gilbert and close friend to Feliciano. His hair was bright blonde, pulled back with sparkling blue eyes that caused a large amount of the women he met to swoon. He was a rather burly man but really he was kind and not all too scary.
"Lovino! Look whose visiting! Dear little Isabel!"
The mention of her name caused Lovino to freeze up and look at the lady he had put so much effort into avoiding. He could only glare holes into an oblivious Feliciano as the atmosphere began to thicken with discomfort. Being someone not too oblivious, Ludwig immediately felt this feeling and looked back to Feliciano. He had heard from his brother what had been going on between Lovino and Isabel so he did what was best in this type of situation. Avoid conflict.
"Erm… Feliciano, Why don't you help me in the kitchen with something?" Ludwig asked, gesturing Feliciano who simply shook his head.
"Isabel just got here and I wanna tell her about all the stories!" yelled Feliciano, smiling happily which made Ludwig sigh. He looked up to Feliciano and opened the kitchen door, replying softly, "I need help to make pasta… Do you want me to mess it up?"
Isabel was surprised to see the seriousness for on Felicianos face as he nearly dove into the kitchen while pulling Ludwig inside as well. He said something along the lines of "It's never too late to learn how to make pasta." As the two exited the room, Isabels eyes were placed back onto Lovino who only looked away like a bratty child. He crossed his arms and pouted as Isabel walked over to him and sat down in front of him.
"Lovino… I thought you wanted a Valentine for Valentines day," spoke Isabel with her soft voice which usually was never used. She had to be silly all the time but she knew that this just wasn't the time.
"I did but I guess I just didn't want a stupid Tomato Bastard for my Valentine," Lovino replied through gritted teeth glaring down at the floor. Isabels eyes widened slightly as she listened to his words, looking down silently and trying to find which words to say.
"B-But.. I-I just thought that yo—"
"Didn't you hear me? I didn't want you for my Valentine. You're just a stupid Tomato sucker like your stupid brother. Why don't you get the hint and just leave." Interrupted Lovino, glaring at the floor as he spoke his hate-filled words.
Isabel could only take in a deep breath to calm her nerves and stand up on shaky legs. She had come here in the first place to find answers and that was sadly what she had got. Her emerald eyes watered and she sniffled slightly which caused Lovino to look up in question. She wiped a tear that was ready to fall away and smiled that usual smile that he always saw. She nodded silently and spoke with a slightly cracked voice, "A-Alright… I-I can see that I wasn't the Valentine you wanted and I-I'm sorry…"
She placed a hand over her mouth before she could let any sputters of sadness escape, turning on her heel and running out the door. Lovino lifted a hand to grab her wrist but he missed and he watched as she ran with soft sobs of pain leave her body. The door was left open as the young Carriedo ran and all Lovino could do was look down to his hands.
The entire time, Ludwig had listened from a cracked door while Feliciano busily gave steps on how to make pasta. He stepped out of the kitchen and looked down with disapproving eyes to the other Vargas, being truly disgusted.
"Obviously you are as oblivious as your brother, Lovino. You hold what hatred for the girl; the hatred that has been mustered up from Antonio? Don't let your mind be clouded by such thoughts simply because her brother is the one who enjoys harassing you."
Ludwig simply turned and walked into the kitchen to leave Lovino to himself; to think over the obvious mistake he had made. As for Isabel, she sat down on the side of a shop, bent over crying. She hugged her knees tightly as shivers racked her shoulders. Soft sobs escaped her lips and she looked like an absolute mess. Thankfully no one had been around at the time but Isabel just couldn't stop. She wanted to tell Lovino on Valentine's day her feelings. That warmed happiness she felt whenever she was able to be around him.. The pain she felt whenever she felt when he compared her to her brother.
Her chest ached with pain and she did all she could; cry. She wiped her face hastily and tried to stop the rapid breaths, taking in a soft deep breath. She watched the soft flakes of snow drift to the ground and sighed softly, standing up. She dried her face as sniffled lightly as she began to make herself to her brother café. It was starting to get late and she really didn't want to get caught in such terrible weather, especially after such a heart-crunching event.
She began to slowly walk; staring down at the floor as she listened to her heart softly beat in her chest.
Thump…. Thump…. Thump…. Thump….
Why did he make her so terrible…? Why did he have to compare her to her brother? Why did she have to love him…?
Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.
Was this really worth it? To be insulted and have your heart smashed down in front of your very eyes?
ThumpThumpThumpThumpThump!
What the hell was that? That certainly wasn't her heart and she was sure of it. She turned and looked back only to see Lovino running towards her at full speed. She took a slight step back and as he tried to stop himself, he slid on the ice that she had tried to avoid earlier and slide right into her. The two yelled and smashed into a large pile of fallen snow, cushioning their fall. The two erupted from the pile and hastily dusted their faces off, Lovino wrapping hands around each of Isabels shoulders. His eyes gazed deeply into hers and she could only sit their silently, beginning to tear up.
"Please… Don't cry, Isabel… I'm sorry that I said those things…" Spoke Lovino in a soft voice. He wasn't used to expressing his emotions in such a way but he tried. "I'm sorry I missed Valentines Day… I'm sorry I did all of this, Isabel… I guess I was just mad at myself… Mad at myself for falling for the one person who I hated the most before…"
Isabel wiped away her tears and listened to Lovino, starting to smile happily as Lovino spoke his emotions. As he finished and looked back at her, she could only grin and tackle him deeper into the snow. He merely chuckled and pushed her off, causing her to land on her bottom. She looked up to him and he smiled, crawling over and sitting himself down across from her.
"Do you forgive me…?"
"Of course, you stupid meanie."
I guess I deserved that, huh," replied Lovino, smiling guiltily.
She nodded and crawled on top of Lovino, making sure she was at eye level with him. Their cheeks reddened and both knew what was to come next. Isabel leaned forward and planted a small sweet kiss firmly on his lips, him only to respond back by pressing his lips back against hers. The two broke the kiss and smiled.
"Te Amo, Lovino~"
"Heh, Ti Amo, Isabel. Happy Valentine's Day~"
Dear Readers,
I hope you all liked how I ended this story :3 Uhm.. I've been getting a lot of requests and hopefully I'll be able to start them all so I'll try my best! Reviews are wanted~ Thanks you guys! Hopefully you all didn't think it was too rushed o.o;;
-BellalalaNyanx3